Qualitative Research: An Introduction to Methods and Designs

To the Student

This text is based on the assumption that you have little or no background in how qualitative research is conducted in your field. Most who take a course of this kind will neither major in research nor become researchers one day. As students you will need to know how to read, understand, and interpret this kind of research so that you can judge its worth and practical value.

The material here is therefore presented using nontechnical language whenever that is possible. When technical terms are needed, they are offered along with practical explanations to increase your understanding. Further, you are provided with a broad coverage of qualitative research approaches (sometimes called methodologies) ranging from the recognized field ...